Chianchitta beach
37.811° N, 15.261° EPebble beach · facing southeast
About the beach
Chianchitta beach is a pebble beach in the municipality of Giardini-Naxos, in the province of Messina (Sicily), on the Ionian Sea.
“Chianchitta beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
Facing southeast (134°), it is sheltered with the Mistral (NW) or Ponente (W); with the Sirocco (SE) or Levante (E), which comes from the sea, it gets rougher.
Pebbly bottom: water shoes make getting in much more comfortable.
In the latest European EEA classification (2025 season) the bathing water is rated excellent.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 94 | 70 | 23°C |
| WED 14 oct | 67 | 70 | 23°C |
| THU 15 oct | 82 | 80 | 26°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 79 | 89 | 28°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 58 | 68 | 21°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 76 | 74 | 23°C |
| MON 19 oct | 61 | 55 | 21°C |
Where is Chianchitta beach
Chianchitta beach is located in the municipality of Giardini-Naxos, in the province of Messina, in Sicily. Coordinates: 37.81112, 15.26127.
2.9 km as the crow flies from the centre of Giardini-Naxos and 50 km from Messina, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Chianchitta beach
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces southeast (134°): what matters is where it comes from relative to the coast, not just its strength.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Gregale | northeast | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Levante | east | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Sirocco | southeast | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Ostro | south | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Libeccio | southwest | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Ponente | west | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Mistral | northwest | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
Questions about Chianchitta beach
Can you swim at Chianchitta beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Chianchitta beach is 70/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.5 m, wind 27 km/h, temperature 23°C. Enjoyable Sea Today. The score is updated twice a day based on waves, wind relative to the beach's orientation, rain and temperature.
Where is Chianchitta beach?
Giardini-Naxos (ME), Sicily, 50 km as the crow flies from Messina.
Which wind is Chianchitta beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Mistral (NW) or Ponente (W); exposed with the Sirocco (SE) or Levante (E).
Is Chianchitta beach sandy or rocky?
Chianchitta beach is a pebble beach.
How is the water quality at Chianchitta beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).